Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case but will not serve prison sentence
Wander Franco, a shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was found guilty of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a prison sentence. The judge granted him a judicial pardon, citing circumstances that made him a victim of extortion. Franco expressed relief and gratitude after the ruling, while Major League Baseball stated they would continue their investigation.
- ▪A Dominican judge ruled that Wander Franco was criminally responsible for the abuse of a minor.
- ▪The judge justified the judicial pardon as a logical and legal reasoning due to Franco being a victim of extortion.
- ▪Franco was arrested in January 2024 after being accused of having a relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
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